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Blackstone is the world's largest alternative-asset manager with $1.108 trillion in total asset under management, including $820.5 billion in fee-earning assets under management, at the end of September 2024. The company has four core business segments: private equity (25% of fee-earning AUM and 30% of base management fees), real estate (35% and 39%), credit and insurance (31% and 24%), and multi-asset investing (9% and 7%). While the firm primarily serves institutional investors (87% of AUM), it also caters to clients in the high-net-worth channel (13%). Blackstone operates through 25 offices in the Americas (8), Europe and the Middle East (9), and the Asia-Pacific region (8).

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<a href="https://www.axios.com/2025/01/24/foundry-blackstone-media-marketing-deal">https://www.axios.com/2025/01/24/foundry-blackstone-media-marketing-deal</a>
Blackstone-backed IDG is nearing a deal to sell <a href="https://www.axios.com/2022/02/17/idg-rebrand-foundry-martech">Foundry</a>, its division that runs publications like PCWorld and Macworld, to private equity firm Regent, Axios has learned.
Why it matters: The expected sale comes <a href="https://www.axios.com/2024/11/26/ad-tech-deals-forecast">amid an uptick</a> of ad tech, marketing tech, and digital content deals as companies seek to consolidate the fragmented market.
Zoom in: According to sources familiar with the matter, Foundry's sale to Regent is expected to be announced soon and would be set to close by the end of the first quarter. The sources wished to remain anonymous because the deal is not yet public.
<ul>
<li>Terms of the agreement could not be determined.</li>
<li>Los Angeles-based Regent's portfolio includes media and consumer companies.</li>
<li>In 2016, it <a href="https://www.defensenews.com/home/2016/03/25/defense-news-under-new-ownership/">bought</a> Sightline Media Group, a collection of military-related publications like Defense News and Federal Times from Tegna. In 2023, it <a href="https://www.regentlp.com/news/cheddar-news-has-new-owners">acquired</a> streaming network Cheddar from Altice USA.</li>
<li>Blackstone and IDG declined to comment. Regent did not respond to a request for comment.</li>
</ul>
Catch up quick: Blackstone <a href="https://www.blackstone.com/news/press/blackstone-completes-acquisition-of-international-data-group-a-leading-market-intelligence-and-data-platform-for-the-technology-industry/">acquired</a> IDG for $1.3 billion in 2021. That company had two subsidiaries: IDC, a data-driven research and intelligence business, and IDG Communications, a 60-year-old publisher. The latter rebranded to Foundry in 2022 as it invested more in marketing tech.
<ul>
<li>Former Foundry president Kumaran Ramanathan told Axios in 2022 that the company's biggest source of revenue is its data and software unit, which includes demand generation.</li>
</ul>
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The big picture: With the deprecation of internet-tracking cookies, companies have looked to new marketing tools and <a href="https://www.axios.com/pro/media-deals/2024/06/20/first-party-data-cannes">first-party data partnerships</a> to better understand and reach potential customers.
<ul>
<li>Foundry's pitch is it can offer intent data informed by its own <a href="https://foundryco.com/our-brands/">portfolio of websites</a> that serves B2B audiences, including IT managers with ComputerWorld, developers with InfoWorld and chief information officers with CIO.</li>
</ul>
What we're watching: Foundry pursued a series of acquisitions prior to and just after the Blackstone deal, including <a href="https://www.idg.com/news/idg-launches-next-generation-of-marketing-automation-with-agreement-to-acquire-triblio/">Triblio</a>, <a href="https://www.idg.com/news/idg-communications-acquires-marketing-and-data-intelligence-company-kickfire/">KickFire</a>, <a href="https://www.idg.com/news/idg-communications-acquires-leadsift-a-leading-b2b-sales-marketing-intelligence-platform/">LeadSift</a> and <a href="https://www.idg.com/news/idg-communications-acquires-selling-simplified-to-become-the-largest-provider-of-b2b-tech-leads-globally/">Selling Simplified</a>.

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'Scoop: Blackstone's IDG Nears Deal To Sell Foundry To Regent' - Axios

Blackstone Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BX#NYSE">BX</a>) has agreed to acquire&nbsp;Potomac Energy Center, a 774-megawatt natural gas <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/01/b43190247/blackstone-energy-transition-partners-to-acquire-potomac-energy-center" rel="noreferrer noopener">plant situated in Loudoun County, Virginia</a>.
Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. This acquisition supports Blackstone&#8217;s strategy to invest in energy infrastructure that bolsters the data center sector and powers advancements in artificial intelligence.
Northern Virginia accounts for approximately 25% of the nation&#8217;s data center capacity. The Potomac plant is located near over 130 data centers.
This deal represents a significant growth opportunity for Blackstone Energy Transition Partners in meeting the rising power demands driven by the AI industry.
Blackstone views this acquisition as crucial in delivering reliable and vital energy solutions to the rapidly expanding data center market.
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Bilal Khan, Senior Managing Director at Blackstone Energy Transition Partners, emphasized that the company supports the electric infrastructure required to fuel AI innovations.
He noted that Potomac Energy Center is ideally positioned to meet the growing power demands from data centers in Northern Virginia. &#8220;We are particularly excited about this investment given the opportunity to supply reliable, baseload power to the region,&#8221; said Managing Director at Blackstone Energy Transition Partners, Mark Zhu.
Blackstone, a major player in global infrastructure investment, has a proven track record in supporting industries that power AI, including significant investments in data centers and companies like CoreWeave and DDN.
Price Action: BX shares are trading higher by 1.14% at $187.64 at the last check Friday.
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Fueling AI And Data: Blackstone's Latest Power Play Targets Virginia's Energy-Hungry Tech Hub

Acquisition of Efficient, Scale Power Plant Located Within "Data Center Alley"; Well Positioned to Help Meet Growing AI and Power Demand Growth
Blackstone (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BX#NYSE">BX</a>) announced today that Blackstone Energy Transition Partners ("Blackstone") have agreed to acquire Potomac Energy Center ("Potomac"), a 774-megawatt natural gas power plant in Loudoun County, Virginia.
The transaction represents Blackstone's most recent investment in the power infrastructure supporting data centers and AI revolution – one of the firm's highest-conviction areas. The Northern Virginia region currently represents approximately 25 percent of U.S. data center capacity, and the Potomac plant is located in close proximity to over 130 data centers – with significant further growth expected.

Blackstone Energy Transition Partners To Acquire Potomac Energy Center; Terms Of The Transaction Were Not Disclosed.

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<h4 class="wp-block-heading">Trump Key To Market</h4>
An enlarged chart of VanEck Semiconductor ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMH#NASDAQ">SMH</a>).
Note the following:
<ul>
<li>The chart shows yesterday semiconductor stocks attempted to break above the micro resistance zone on Stargate excitement.</li>
<li>The chart shows semiconductor stocks have pulled back to the top of the micro resistance zone.</li>
<li>Musk is throwing cold water on Stargate, claiming Stargate does not have enough money.</li>
<li>As members of The Arora Report, you knew in advance to be skeptical.&nbsp; We wrote in yesterday's Morning Capsule:</li>
</ul>
<blockquote class="wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow">In The Arora Report analysis, the headline of $500B for Stargate may turn out to be a mirage.&nbsp; The initial number is $100B and includes previously announced projects.&nbsp; The new funding may be significantly less than $100B.&nbsp; For the time being, the analysis does not matter because the momo crowd is buying extremely aggressively on the headline.
</blockquote>
<ul>
<li>President Trump is speaking today at the Davos World Economic Forum at 11am ET. CEOs, including those of Bank of America Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BAC#NYSE">BAC</a>) and Blackstone Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BX#NYSE">BX</a>) are expected to ask Trump questions after the speech.</li>
<li>In The Arora Report analysis, CEOs are busy appeasing Trump.&nbsp; As a result, we expect CEOs to ask only questions that appease Trump and refrain from asking hard questions.&nbsp; In The Arora Report analysis, what Trump says will determine if the stock market goes to new highs or pulls back.</li>
<li>In The Arora Report analysis investors should be aware of another important factor that shows the stock market may be poised for a pullback.&nbsp; The composite put/call ratio is a contrary indicator, and it is at the lowest level since 2021.&nbsp; This indicates extreme optimism that often results in a pullback.&nbsp; Does anyone remember the bear market of 2022.&nbsp; As always, no one should make decisions based on only one indicator.&nbsp; Investors should consider making decisions based on a comprehensive 360 degree analysis, such as that achieved by the <a href="https://thearorareport.com/unique-zyx-asset-allocation-3/">adaptive </a>ZYX Asset Allocation Model with <a href="https://thearorareport.com/unique-zyx-asset-allocation-4/">inputs in 10 categories</a>.</li>
<li>Initial jobless claims came at 223K vs. 219K consensus. This indicates the jobs picture remains strong.</li>
</ul>
<h4 class="wp-block-heading">Japan</h4>
The Bank of Japan (BOJ) is meeting today and tomorrow.&nbsp; In The Arora Report analysis, there is a high probability of a rate increase to 0.5%.&nbsp; The last time BOJ increased rates the Japanese and U.S. stock markets dropped on the unwinding of carry trades. &nbsp; BOJ has been careful to publicize the possibility of a rate increase to avoid a dramatic response this time around.
<h4 class="wp-block-heading">Saudi Arabia</h4>
The Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia told Trump that Saudi Arabia plans to invest $600B in the U.S. In The Arora Report analysis, this is an indication of how Trump is succeeding in attracting foreign capital to the U.S.&nbsp; Further in The Arora Report analysis, attracting foreign capital to the U.S. is a good way to reduce inflation.&nbsp;&nbsp;
<h4 class="wp-block-heading">Magnificent Seven Money Flows</h4>
In the early trade, money flows are positive in Apple Inc and Meta Platforms Inc.
In the early trade, money flows are neutral in Amazon.com, Inc., Alphabet Inc Class C, and Tesla Inc.
In the early trade, money flows are negative in Microsoft Corp and NVIDIA Corp.
In the early trade, money flows are negative in SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust and Invesco QQQ Trust Series 1.
<h4 class="wp-block-heading">Momo Crowd And Smart Money In Stocks</h4>
Investors can gain an edge by knowing money flows in SPY and QQQ.  Investors can get a bigger edge by knowing when smart money is buying stocks, gold, and oil.  The most popular ETF for gold is SPDR Gold Trust.  The most popular ETF for silver is iShares Silver Trust.  The most popular ETF for oil is United States Oil ETF.
<h4 class="wp-block-heading">Bitcoin</h4>
Bitcoin (BTC.USD) is seeing two cross currents.&nbsp;&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Selling is coming in along with selling in speculative junk stocks.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Buying is coming in on optimism from Trump pardoning Ross Ulbricht.&nbsp; Ulbricht was the founder of Silk Road.&nbsp; Silk Road facilitated the use of cryptos for criminal activities.&nbsp; Ulbricht was serving two life sentences.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
<h4 class="wp-block-heading">Protection Band And What To Do Now</h4>
It is important for investors to look ahead and not in the rearview mirror.&nbsp; The proprietary protection band from The Arora Report is very popular.&nbsp; The protection band puts all of the data, all of the indicators, all of the news, all of the crosscurrents, all of the models, and all of the analysis in an analytical framework that is easily actionable by investors.
Consider continuing to hold good, very long term, existing positions. Based on individual risk preference, consider a protection band consisting of cash or Treasury bills or short-term tactical trades as well as short to medium term hedges and short term hedges. This is a good way to protect yourself and participate in the upside at the same time.
You can determine your protection bands by adding cash to hedges.&nbsp; The high band of the protection is appropriate for those who are older or conservative. The low band of the protection is appropriate for those who are younger or aggressive.&nbsp; If you do not hedge, the total cash level should be more than stated above but significantly less than cash plus hedges.
A protection band of 0% would be very bullish and would indicate full investment with 0% in cash.&nbsp; A protection band of 100% would be very bearish and would indicate a need for aggressive protection with cash and hedges or aggressive short selling.
It is worth reminding that you cannot take advantage of new upcoming opportunities if you are not holding enough cash.&nbsp; When adjusting hedge levels, consider adjusting partial stop quantities for stock positions (non ETF); consider using wider stops on remaining quantities and also allowing more room for high beta stocks.&nbsp; High beta stocks are the ones that move more than the market.
<h4 class="wp-block-heading">Traditional 60/40 Portfolio</h4>
Probability based risk reward adjusted for inflation does not favor long duration strategic bond allocation at this time.
Those who want to stick to traditional 60% allocation to stocks and 40% to bonds may consider focusing on only high quality bonds and bonds of five year duration or less.&nbsp; Those willing to bring sophistication to their investing may consider using bond ETFs as tactical positions and not strategic positions at this time.
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Direction Of Stock Market Depends Upon Trump's Speech, Musk Throws Cold Water On AI Stargate

Deep-pocketed investors have adopted a bullish approach towards Blackstone (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BX#NYSE">BX</a>), and it's something market players shouldn't ignore. Our tracking of public options records at Benzinga unveiled this significant move today. The identity of these investors remains unknown, but such a substantial move in BX usually suggests something big is about to happen.
We gleaned this information from our observations today when Benzinga's options scanner highlighted 22 extraordinary options activities for Blackstone. This level of activity is out of the ordinary.
The general mood among these heavyweight investors is divided, with 40% leaning bullish and 40% bearish. Among these notable options, 10 are puts, totaling $630,808, and 12 are calls, amounting to $654,163.
<h3>Expected Price Movements</h3>
Analyzing the Volume and Open Interest in these contracts, it seems that the big players have been eyeing a price window from $105.0 to $210.0 for Blackstone during the past quarter. 
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Trends</h3>
In today's trading context, the average open interest for options of Blackstone stands at 870.71, with a total volume reaching 4,161.00. The accompanying chart delineates the progression of both call and put option volume and open interest for high-value trades in Blackstone, situated within the strike price corridor from $105.0 to $210.0, throughout the last 30 days.
<h3>Blackstone Option Volume And Open Interest Over Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1737486982_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Noteworthy Options Activity:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th align="right">Open Interest</th>
<th align="right">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>BX</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/18/26</td>
<td>$4.15</td>
<td>$1.92</td>
<td>$3.95</td>
<td>$105.00</td>
<td>$158.0K</td>
<td align="right">124</td>
<td align="right">400</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BX</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$14.7</td>
<td>$14.65</td>
<td>$14.7</td>
<td>$170.00</td>
<td>$149.9K</td>
<td align="right">767</td>
<td align="right">102</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BX</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>02/07/25</td>
<td>$4.45</td>
<td>$3.5</td>
<td>$3.82</td>
<td>$185.00</td>
<td>$114.2K</td>
<td align="right">60</td>
<td align="right">300</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BX</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/24/25</td>
<td>$7.65</td>
<td>$7.2</td>
<td>$7.5</td>
<td>$175.00</td>
<td>$93.7K</td>
<td align="right">481</td>
<td align="right">139</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BX</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/24/25</td>
<td>$7.55</td>
<td>$7.4</td>
<td>$7.5</td>
<td>$175.00</td>
<td>$88.5K</td>
<td align="right">481</td>
<td align="right">264</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Blackstone</h3>
Blackstone is the world's largest alternative-asset manager with $1.108 trillion in total asset under management, including $820.5 billion in fee-earning assets under management, at the end of September 2024. The company has four core business segments: private equity (25% of fee-earning AUM and 30% of base management fees), real estate (35% and 39%), credit and insurance (31% and 24%), and multi-asset investing (9% and 7%). While the firm primarily serves institutional investors (87% of AUM), it also caters to clients in the high-net-worth channel (13%). Blackstone operates through 25 offices in the Americas (8), Europe and the Middle East (9), and the Asia-Pacific region (8).
Following our analysis of the options activities associated with Blackstone, we pivot to a closer look at the company's own performance.
<h3>Where Is Blackstone Standing Right Now?</h3>
<ul>
<li>Currently trading with a volume of 1,366,334, the BX's price is up by 0.89%, now at $181.56. </li>
<li>RSI readings suggest the stock is currently may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Anticipated earnings release is in 9 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What The Experts Say On Blackstone</h3>
In the last month, 4 experts released ratings on this stock with an average target price of $181.25.
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&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Keefe, Bruyette &amp; Woods keeps a Market Perform rating on Blackstone with a target price of $174. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Barclays has decided to maintain their Equal-Weight rating on Blackstone, which currently sits at a price target of $192. 
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Wells Fargo keeps a Equal-Weight rating on Blackstone with a target price of $180. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Piper Sandler persists with their Neutral rating on Blackstone, maintaining a target price of $179. 
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Unpacking the Latest Options Trading Trends in Blackstone

Financial giants have made a conspicuous bullish move on Blackstone. Our analysis of options history for Blackstone (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BX#NYSE">BX</a>) revealed 18 unusual trades.
Delving into the details, we found 38% of traders were bullish, while 33% showed bearish tendencies. Out of all the trades we spotted, 3 were puts, with a value of $185,435, and 15 were calls, valued at $1,420,213.
<h3>Projected Price Targets</h3>
Based on the trading activity, it appears that the significant investors are aiming for a price territory stretching from $75.0 to $210.0 for Blackstone over the recent three months. 
<h3>Analyzing Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
Looking at the volume and open interest is a powerful move while trading options. This data can help you track the liquidity and interest for Blackstone's options for a given strike price. Below, we can observe the evolution of the volume and open interest of calls and puts, respectively, for all of Blackstone's whale trades within a strike price range from $75.0 to $210.0 in the last 30 days. 
<h3>Blackstone 30-Day Option Volume &amp; Interest Snapshot</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1737131420_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Largest Options Trades Observed:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th align="right">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>BX</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$23.1</td>
<td>$20.0</td>
<td>$21.75</td>
<td>$180.00</td>
<td>$272.3K</td>
<td>621</td>
<td align="right">224</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BX</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$12.75</td>
<td>$11.9</td>
<td>$12.75</td>
<td>$170.00</td>
<td>$255.0K</td>
<td>559</td>
<td align="right">200</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BX</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>02/07/25</td>
<td>$8.3</td>
<td>$7.8</td>
<td>$7.81</td>
<td>$175.00</td>
<td>$128.8K</td>
<td>146</td>
<td align="right">173</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BX</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/24/25</td>
<td>$9.1</td>
<td>$8.8</td>
<td>$8.81</td>
<td>$170.00</td>
<td>$120.6K</td>
<td>733</td>
<td align="right">251</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BX</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$9.4</td>
<td>$8.15</td>
<td>$8.55</td>
<td>$150.00</td>
<td>$107.3K</td>
<td>1.1K</td>
<td align="right">484</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Blackstone</h3>
Blackstone is the world's largest alternative-asset manager with $1.108 trillion in total asset under management, including $820.5 billion in fee-earning assets under management, at the end of September 2024. The company has four core business segments: private equity (25% of fee-earning AUM and 30% of base management fees), real estate (35% and 39%), credit and insurance (31% and 24%), and multi-asset investing (9% and 7%). While the firm primarily serves institutional investors (87% of AUM), it also caters to clients in the high-net-worth channel (13%). Blackstone operates through 25 offices in the Americas (8), Europe and the Middle East (9), and the Asia-Pacific region (8).
After a thorough review of the options trading surrounding Blackstone, we move to examine the company in more detail. This includes an assessment of its current market status and performance.
<h3>Blackstone's Current Market Status</h3>
<ul>
<li>Currently trading with a volume of 1,116,393, the BX's price is up by 0.94%, now at $178.38. </li>
<li>RSI readings suggest the stock is currently may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Anticipated earnings release is in 13 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Expert Opinions on Blackstone</h3>
A total of 5 professional analysts have given their take on this stock in the last 30 days, setting an average price target of $176.4.
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&#x2A; An analyst from Barclays persists with their Equal-Weight rating on Blackstone, maintaining a target price of $192. 
&#x2A; An analyst from BMO Capital has decided to maintain their Market Perform rating on Blackstone, which currently sits at a price target of $157. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Wells Fargo persists with their Equal-Weight rating on Blackstone, maintaining a target price of $180. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Piper Sandler continues to hold a Neutral rating for Blackstone, targeting a price of $179. 
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Keefe, Bruyette &amp; Woods keeps a Market Perform rating on Blackstone with a target price of $174. 
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A Closer Look at Blackstone's Options Market Dynamics

Blackstone (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BX#NYSE">BX</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 5 years by 11.56% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 24.04%. Currently, Blackstone has a market capitalization of $139.43 billion. 
Buying $100 In BX: If an investor had bought $100 of BX stock 5 years ago, it would be worth $293.59 today based on a price of $179.59 for BX at the time of writing.
<h3>Blackstone's Performance Over Last 5 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1737126907_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
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If You Invested $100 In This Stock 5 Years Ago, You Would Have This Much Today

Investors with a lot of money to spend have taken a bearish stance on Blackstone (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BX#NYSE">BX</a>).
And retail traders should know.
We noticed this today when the positions showed up on publicly available options history that we track here at Benzinga.
Whether these are institutions or just wealthy individuals, we don't know. But when something this big happens with BX, it often means somebody knows something is about to happen.
Today, Benzinga's options scanner spotted 11 options trades for Blackstone.
This isn't normal.
The overall sentiment of these big-money traders is split between 18% bullish and 54%, bearish.
Out of all of the options we uncovered, there was 1 put, for a total amount of $40,983, and 10, calls, for a total amount of $607,837.
<h3>What's The Price Target?</h3>
Based on the trading activity, it appears that the significant investors are aiming for a price territory stretching from $115.0 to $195.0 for Blackstone over the recent three months. 
<h3>Analyzing Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
Examining the volume and open interest provides crucial insights into stock research. This information is key in gauging liquidity and interest levels for Blackstone's options at certain strike prices. Below, we present a snapshot of the trends in volume and open interest for calls and puts across Blackstone's significant trades, within a strike price range of $115.0 to $195.0, over the past month.
<h3>Blackstone Call and Put Volume: 30-Day Overview</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1736962220_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Significant Options Trades Detected:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th align="right">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>BX</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$8.7</td>
<td>$5.6</td>
<td>$6.45</td>
<td>$170.00</td>
<td>$129.0K</td>
<td>3.7K</td>
<td align="right">200</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BX</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$41.0</td>
<td>$36.2</td>
<td>$37.0</td>
<td>$150.00</td>
<td>$111.0K</td>
<td>291</td>
<td align="right">30</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BX</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$7.15</td>
<td>$6.45</td>
<td>$7.15</td>
<td>$170.00</td>
<td>$67.2K</td>
<td>3.7K</td>
<td align="right">299</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BX</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$8.75</td>
<td>$7.8</td>
<td>$7.8</td>
<td>$175.00</td>
<td>$63.1K</td>
<td>936</td>
<td align="right">82</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BX</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$5.65</td>
<td>$5.3</td>
<td>$5.42</td>
<td>$195.00</td>
<td>$62.6K</td>
<td>280</td>
<td align="right">275</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Blackstone</h3>
Blackstone is the world's largest alternative-asset manager with $1.108 trillion in total asset under management, including $820.5 billion in fee-earning assets under management, at the end of September 2024. The company has four core business segments: private equity (25% of fee-earning AUM and 30% of base management fees), real estate (35% and 39%), credit and insurance (31% and 24%), and multi-asset investing (9% and 7%). While the firm primarily serves institutional investors (87% of AUM), it also caters to clients in the high-net-worth channel (13%). Blackstone operates through 25 offices in the Americas (8), Europe and the Middle East (9), and the Asia-Pacific region (8).
In light of the recent options history for Blackstone, it's now appropriate to focus on the company itself. We aim to explore its current performance.
<h3>Blackstone's Current Market Status</h3>
<ul>
<li>Currently trading with a volume of 1,360,113, the BX's price is up by 3.81%, now at $175.76. </li>
<li>RSI readings suggest the stock is currently may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Anticipated earnings release is in 15 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What Analysts Are Saying About Blackstone</h3>
In the last month, 5 experts released ratings on this stock with an average target price of $180.0.
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&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Keefe, Bruyette &amp; Woods keeps a Market Perform rating on Blackstone with a target price of $174. 
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Barclays keeps a Equal-Weight rating on Blackstone with a target price of $192. 
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Keefe, Bruyette &amp; Woods keeps a Market Perform rating on Blackstone with a target price of $175. 
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Wells Fargo keeps a Equal-Weight rating on Blackstone with a target price of $180. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Piper Sandler persists with their Neutral rating on Blackstone, maintaining a target price of $179. 
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What the Options Market Tells Us About Blackstone

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Blackstone's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BX#NYSE">BX</a>) short percent of float has fallen 14.95% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 13.28 million shares sold short, which is 1.82% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 3.28 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock/">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
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<h3>Blackstone Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1736879416_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Blackstone has declined since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to rise in the near-term but traders should be aware that less shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Blackstone's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Blackstone's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 3.34%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
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How Is The Market Feeling About Blackstone?

Wells Fargo analyst Michael Brown maintains Blackstone (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BX#NYSE">BX</a>) with a Equal-Weight and lowers the price target from $195 to $180.

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Wells Fargo Maintains Equal-Weight on Blackstone, Lowers Price Target to $180

A dozen financial firms, including industry leaders Blackstone Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BX#NYSE">BX</a>) and KKR &amp; Co Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KKR#NYSE">KKR</a>), have reached a settlement with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) over recordkeeping violations. The settlement, totaling $63.1 million, addresses allegations of improper communication practices.
What Happened: The SEC accused these firms of utilizing unauthorized communication methods, referred to as off-channel communications, to exchange messages that were required to be preserved under securities laws. These recordkeeping lapses reportedly involved personnel at various levels, including supervisors and senior managers, The Wall Street Journal <a href="https://www.wsj.com/articles/sec-reaches-63-million-settlement-with-12-firms-over-recordkeeping-9805d111">reported</a> on Tuesday.
As part of the settlement, Blackstone will pay $12 million, while KKR will contribute $11 million. 
A spokesperson for Blackstone expressed satisfaction with the resolution, stating, &#8220;We have already taken significant steps to further strengthen our electronic communications procedures—including before the start of this inquiry—and are committed to the highest standard of compliance.&#8221; 
Why It Matters: This settlement follows a similar action by the SEC last year, where major rating agencies, including Moody&#8217;s Corp., S&amp;P Global, and Fitch Ratings, were fined over $49 million for <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/24/09/40704761/moodys-s-p-global-fitch-among-major-rating-agencies-hit-with-49m-sec-fine-over-record-keeping-failur">comparable recordkeeping failures</a>. The SEC&#8217;s actions underscore its ongoing efforts to enforce compliance with federal securities laws, particularly concerning the preservation of electronic communications. 
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Analysts' ratings for Blackstone (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BX#NYSE">BX</a>) over the last quarter vary from bullish to bearish, as provided by 19 analysts.
The following table encapsulates their recent ratings, offering a glimpse into the evolving sentiments over the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th align="right">Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Indifferent</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th align="right">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">14</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">7</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
In the assessment of 12-month price targets, analysts unveil insights for Blackstone, presenting an average target of $175.11, a high estimate of $230.00, and a low estimate of $134.00. This current average reflects an increase of 11.65% from the previous average price target of $156.84. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1736794812_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Interpreting Analyst Ratings: A Closer Look</h2>
The perception of Blackstone by financial experts is analyzed through recent analyst actions. The following summary presents key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Michael Brown</td>
<td>Keefe, Bruyette &amp; Woods</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Market Perform</td>
<td>$174.00</td>
<td>$175.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Benjamin Budish</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$192.00</td>
<td>$199.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Crispin Love</td>
<td>Piper Sandler</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$179.00</td>
<td>$168.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Michael Brown</td>
<td>Keefe, Bruyette &amp; Woods</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Market Perform</td>
<td>$175.00</td>
<td>$169.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Etienne Ricard</td>
<td>BMO Capital</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Market Perform</td>
<td>$157.00</td>
<td>$134.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Michael Brown</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$195.00</td>
<td>$188.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Benjamin Budish</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$199.00</td>
<td>$174.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Bill Katz</td>
<td>TD Cowen</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$230.00</td>
<td>$149.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Brian Brungardt</td>
<td>Deutsche Bank</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$182.00</td>
<td>$172.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Chris Allen</td>
<td>Citigroup</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$170.00</td>
<td>$157.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Glenn Schorr</td>
<td>Evercore ISI Group</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$181.00</td>
<td>$155.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Craig Siegenthaler</td>
<td>B of A Securities</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$192.00</td>
<td>$171.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Bill Katz</td>
<td>TD Cowen</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$149.00</td>
<td>$133.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Kenneth Worthington</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$146.00</td>
<td>$125.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Alexander Blostein</td>
<td>Goldman Sachs</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$150.00</td>
<td>$135.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Benjamin Budish</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$174.00</td>
<td>$155.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Etienne Ricard</td>
<td>BMO Capital</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Market Perform</td>
<td>$134.00</td>
<td>$112.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Michael Brown</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$188.00</td>
<td>$169.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Brennan Hawken</td>
<td>UBS</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$160.00</td>
<td>$140.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Analysts respond to changes in market conditions and company performance, frequently updating their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects their reaction to recent developments related to Blackstone. This information offers a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Unveiling insights, analysts deliver qualitative insights into stock performance, from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings convey expectations for the relative performance of Blackstone compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts set price targets as an estimate of a stock's future value. Comparing the current and prior price targets provides insight into how analysts' expectations have changed over time. This information can be valuable for investors seeking to understand consensus views on the stock's potential future performance.</li>
</ul>
Analyzing these analyst evaluations alongside relevant financial metrics can provide a comprehensive view of Blackstone's market position. Stay informed and make data-driven decisions with the assistance of our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/BX/analyst-ratings?utm_source=Benzinga Insights">Stay up to date on Blackstone analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>All You Need to Know About Blackstone</h2>
Blackstone is the world's largest alternative-asset manager with $1.108 trillion in total asset under management, including $820.5 billion in fee-earning assets under management, at the end of September 2024. The company has four core business segments: private equity (25% of fee-earning AUM and 30% of base management fees), real estate (35% and 39%), credit and insurance (31% and 24%), and multi-asset investing (9% and 7%). While the firm primarily serves institutional investors (87% of AUM), it also caters to clients in the high-net-worth channel (13%). Blackstone operates through 25 offices in the Americas (8), Europe and the Middle East (9), and the Asia-Pacific region (8).
<h3>Breaking Down Blackstone's Financial Performance</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: With an elevated market capitalization, the company stands out above industry averages, showcasing substantial size and market acknowledgment.
Revenue Growth: Blackstone's revenue growth over a period of 3 months has been noteworthy. As of 30 September, 2024, the company achieved a revenue growth rate of approximately 35.15%. This indicates a substantial increase in the company's top-line earnings. As compared to competitors, the company surpassed expectations with a growth rate higher than the average among peers in the Financials sector.
Net Margin: Blackstone's net margin lags behind industry averages, suggesting challenges in maintaining strong profitability. With a net margin of 27.05%, the company may face hurdles in effective cost management.
Return on Equity (ROE): Blackstone's financial strength is reflected in its exceptional ROE, which exceeds industry averages. With a remarkable ROE of 11.28%, the company showcases efficient use of equity capital and strong financial health.
Return on Assets (ROA): Blackstone's ROA excels beyond industry benchmarks, reaching 1.88%. This signifies efficient management of assets and strong financial health.
Debt Management: Blackstone's debt-to-equity ratio surpasses industry norms, standing at 1.7. This suggests the company carries a substantial amount of debt, posing potential financial challenges.
<h2>What Are Analyst Ratings?</h2>
Analysts work in banking and financial systems and typically specialize in reporting for stocks or defined sectors. Analysts may attend company conference calls and meetings, research company financial statements, and communicate with insiders to publish "analyst ratings" for stocks. Analysts typically rate each stock once per quarter.
Some analysts also offer predictions for helpful metrics such as earnings, revenue, and growth estimates to provide further guidance as to what to do with certain tickers. It is important to keep in mind that while stock and sector analysts are specialists, they are also human and can only forecast their beliefs to traders.
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The Analyst Verdict: Blackstone In The Eyes Of 19 Experts

Keefe, Bruyette &amp; Woods analyst Michael Brown maintains Blackstone (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BX#NYSE">BX</a>) with a Market Perform and lowers the price target from $175 to $174.

Keefe, Bruyette & Woods Maintains Market Perform on Blackstone, Lowers Price Target to $174

Barclays analyst Benjamin Budish maintains Blackstone (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BX#NYSE">BX</a>) with a Equal-Weight and lowers the price target from $199 to $192.

Barclays Maintains Equal-Weight on Blackstone, Lowers Price Target to $192

Melania Trump&nbsp;is set to executive produce a new documentary on&nbsp;Amazon.com, Inc.&#8216;s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>) Prime Video, offering a rare glimpse into her life and influence in&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/42806697/melania-trump-to-executive-produce-upcoming-amazon-documentary-offering-rare-insight-into-her-life-and-influence-in-donald-trumps-political-world" rel="noreferrer noopener">Donald Trump's</a><a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/42806697/melania-trump-to-executive-produce-upcoming-amazon-documentary-offering-rare-insight-into-her-life-and-influence-in-donald-trumps-political-world" rel="noreferrer noopener">&nbsp;political sphere</a>.&nbsp;
Smartphones
Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) remains unable to sell its&nbsp;iPhone 16&nbsp;in Indonesia. the company has&nbsp;not met Indonesia's domestic&nbsp;content requirements, which stipulate that smartphones sold in the country must include at<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/media/25/01/42890863/apples-airtag-factory-fails-to-impress-indonesia-iphone-16-sales-remain-banned-despite-local-production-plans" rel="noreferrer noopener"> least 35% locally-made components</a>.
Apple has clarified its privacy policies regarding Siri, following a $95 million settlement over allegations of unauthorized recordings. The company emphasized&nbsp;that it has never sold&nbsp;or used<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/25/01/42890955/apple-clarifies-siri-privacy-policies-after-95-million-settlement" rel="noreferrer noopener"> Siri data for marketing purposes</a>.
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SSNLF#OTC">SSNLF</a>) is gearing up for CES 2025 with major announcements and futuristic tech. Samsung&#8217;s theme for this year&#8217;s CES presentation is <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/25/01/42808821/samsung-ces-2025-press-conference-from-cutting-edge-ai-to-transparent-screens-heres-what-to-expect" rel="noreferrer noopener">"AI for All: Everyday, Everywhere.</a>"
Early announcements from Samsung&#8217;s newsroom highlight AI-enhanced refrigerators, appliances with built-in screens, and more. Expect features like advanced personalization and smarter home integration.
Samsung has confirmed the release of its much-anticipated&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/42836293/samsungs-ballie-is-finally-coming-in-2025-will-this-round-home-robot-live-up-to-the-hype" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Ballie</a><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/42836293/samsungs-ballie-is-finally-coming-in-2025-will-this-round-home-robot-live-up-to-the-hype" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">&nbsp;home robot</a>.
Samsung announced its Unpacked event, set for Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2025, in San Jose. The event will showcase the new&nbsp;Galaxy S25&nbsp;series <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/42836040/samsung-unpacked-2025-date-time-livestream-details-and-galaxy-s25-pre-order-offers-everything-you-need-to-know" rel="noreferrer noopener">and advancements in&nbsp;</a><a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/42836040/samsung-unpacked-2025-date-time-livestream-details-and-galaxy-s25-pre-order-offers-everything-you-need-to-know" rel="noreferrer noopener">Galaxy AI</a>.
Samsung is set to introduce a subscription model <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/25/01/42893958/after-apple-halts-hardware-subscription-plans-samsung-unveils-similar-strategy-for-ai-powered-galaxy-smartphones" rel="noreferrer noopener">for its Galaxy smartphones</a>.
Media &amp; Gaming
Alphabet Inc.&#8216;s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>) Google&nbsp;TV users are reportedly encountering issues with purchasing certain movies, including&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/42808621/google-tv-reportedly-struggles-with-missing-movie-purchases-disney-classics-and-new-releases-now-locked-behind-streaming-services" rel="noreferrer noopener">Walt Disney Co.&#8217;s</a><a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/42808621/google-tv-reportedly-struggles-with-missing-movie-purchases-disney-classics-and-new-releases-now-locked-behind-streaming-services" rel="noreferrer noopener">&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIS#NYSE">DIS</a>)&nbsp;classics</a>.
Walt Disney said that its streaming platforms have reached another milestone.&nbsp;The company&#8217;s streaming platforms,&nbsp;Disney+,&nbsp;Hulu, and&nbsp;ESPN+, have amassed approximately 157 million monthly active users globally who<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/42890512/disney-now-has-157-million-monthly-ad-supported-viewers-on-disney-hulu-and-espn-globally" rel="noreferrer noopener"> engage with ad-supported content</a>.
Technology
Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>) has decided to temporarily pause construction on parts of its&nbsp;ambitious data center <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/42806852/microsoft-pauses-construction-on-33-billion-mount-pleasant-data-center-project-cites-technology-changes-and-design-re-evaluation" rel="noreferrer noopener">project&nbsp;in Mount Pleasant</a>.
Nvidia Corporation&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) CEO&nbsp;Jensen Huang&nbsp;delivered the keynote at CES 2025. The keynote's highlight was the introduction of the latest&nbsp;GeForce&nbsp;RTX 5000&nbsp;Graphic cards series, which include the $1,999 RTX 5090, $999 RTX 5080, $749 <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/25/01/42835923/jensen-huang-unveils-monster-gpus-nvidias-rtx-5000-series-starting-at-549" rel="noreferrer noopener">RTX 5070 Ti, and $549 RTX 5070</a>.
The lead product for&nbsp;Google's AI Studio&nbsp;has voiced concerns over the U.S. government's <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/42836724/google-lead-product-questions-americas-ai-priorities-as-platforms-embrace-chinese-models-its-so-great-so-cheap-so-fast-such-good-rate-limits" rel="noreferrer noopener">approach to artificial intelligence</a>.
Also, Nvidia CEO&nbsp;Jensen Huang&nbsp;introduced the company&#8217;s $3,000 "personal AI supercomputer," a compact, high-performance machine designed to run advanced AI models right <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/25/01/42838231/jensen-huang-unveils-3000-personal-ai-supercomputer-the-size-of-a-small-book-it-runs-the-entire-nvidia-ai-stack" rel="noreferrer noopener">from your desk at CES 2025</a>.
Amazon.com has expanded its home security portfolio with the launch of smart smoke <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/media/25/01/42838001/amazons-ring-introduces-smart-smoke-alarms-at-ces-2025-boosting-home-security-with-pro-monitoring-features" rel="noreferrer noopener">and carbon monoxide alarms</a>.
Dell Technologies Inc.&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DELL#NYSE">DELL</a>) announced a major rebranding of its personal computers, aiming to boost sales by adopting a simplified <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/42869349/dell-takes-bold-step-to-revive-pc-sales-with-simplified-apple-like-brandingxps-and-inspiron-are-gone-for-good" rel="noreferrer noopener">naming strategy similar to&nbsp;</a><a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/42869349/dell-takes-bold-step-to-revive-pc-sales-with-simplified-apple-like-brandingxps-and-inspiron-are-gone-for-good" rel="noreferrer noopener">Apple</a>.
Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>) CEO&nbsp;Mark Zuckerberg&#8217;s&nbsp;accusation of censorship has been firmly <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/social-media/25/01/42891403/mark-zuckerberg-accuses-eu-of-censorship-spokesperson-pushes-back-on-metas-allegations-we-absolutely-refute-any-claims" rel="noreferrer noopener">denied by the European Commission</a>.
The Commission stated that their regulations only mandate the removal of illegal content. "We absolutely refute any claims of censorship," said a Commission spokesperson.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Blackstone Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BX#NYSE">BX</a>) is making a significant move in the AI sector with a $300 million investment in&nbsp;DDN, a company known for its expertise <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/01/42892338/blackstone-invests-300-million-in-ai-data-firm-that-powers-elon-musks-xai-supercomputer" rel="noreferrer noopener">in data storage and analysis</a>.
Apple committed to updating its AI feature following a complaint from the BBC.&nbsp;The issue came to light last month after the BBC reported that an AI-generated summary falsely claimed that&nbsp;Luigi Mangione, accused of killing&nbsp;UnitedHealthcare&nbsp;CEO<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/42836957/apple-acknowledges-ai-flaws-after-bbc-complaint-vows-fix-for-misleading-news-summaries" rel="noreferrer noopener">&nbsp;</a><a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/42836957/apple-acknowledges-ai-flaws-after-bbc-complaint-vows-fix-for-misleading-news-summaries" rel="noreferrer noopener">Brian Thompson</a><a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/42836957/apple-acknowledges-ai-flaws-after-bbc-complaint-vows-fix-for-misleading-news-summaries" rel="noreferrer noopener">, had shot himself</a>.
OpenAI&nbsp;CEO&nbsp;Sam Altman&nbsp;has made a bold prediction regarding the development of artificial general intelligence (AGI), suggesting it will <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/media/25/01/42867568/openai-ceo-sam-altman-predicts-agi-will-arrive-during-the-trump-presidency-says-chips-act-not-effective-enough" rel="noreferrer noopener">occur during&nbsp;</a><a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/media/25/01/42867568/openai-ceo-sam-altman-predicts-agi-will-arrive-during-the-trump-presidency-says-chips-act-not-effective-enough" rel="noreferrer noopener">Donald Trump's</a><a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/media/25/01/42867568/openai-ceo-sam-altman-predicts-agi-will-arrive-during-the-trump-presidency-says-chips-act-not-effective-enough" rel="noreferrer noopener">&nbsp;presidency</a>.&nbsp;
Anthropic, the AI startup behind "Claude" backed by Jeff Bezos, is reportedly in advanced discussions to secure $2 billion in funding. This deal could elevate its valuation to $60 billion, positioning it among the top <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/01/42867792/jeff-bezos-backed-anthropic-set-to-become-one-of-the-top-5-us-startups-as-it-reportedly-eyes-60-billion-valuation-with-2-billion-funding-round" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">five most valuable U.S. startups</a>.
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Blackstone Explores Options For Liftoff That Could Value Company At More Than $4B

Blackstone Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BX#NYSE">BX</a>)&nbsp;is making a significant move in the AI sector with a $300 million investment in&nbsp;DDN, a company known for its expertise in data storage and analysis. 
What Happened: The investment represents the first external funding for DDN, valuing the Chatsworth, California-based firm&nbsp;at $5 billion. Founded in&nbsp;1998 by computer scientists Alex&nbsp;Bouzari and Paul Bloch, DDN&nbsp;provides computing equipment and software essential for managing data during AI model training and deployment,&nbsp;The Wall Street Journal <a href="https://www.wsj.com/tech/ai/blackstone-to-make-300-million-investment-in-ai-data-company-03f9c4aa">reported</a>&nbsp;on Thursday.
Initially serving&nbsp;government agencies and research organizations,&nbsp;DDN has shifted its focus as businesses increasingly adopt AI technologies. CEO Bouzari stated that Blackstone&#8217;s investment will help expand DDN&#8217;s business-customer base, making AI more cost-effective.
DDN&#8217;s technology is integral to major AI infrastructure projects, including the Colossus supercomputer by Elon Musk&#8216;s xAI. The company is considered a strong competitor in the field and could potentially pursue an IPO in the coming years, sources suggest.
Blackstone&#8217;s investment strategy aligns with its broader AI focus, having previously acquired data-center operator QTS and engaged in significant deals with Digital Realty and AirTrunk. The firm has also supported CoreWeave in financing rounds backed by AI chips.
Why It Matters: The investment by Blackstone comes at a time when major tech companies are heavily investing in AI infrastructure. Recently, Microsoft Corp. announced plans to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/42801720/microsoft-to-invest-80-billion-in-ai-data-centers-for-fiscal-2025">allocate $80 billion </a>toward AI data centers for fiscal 2025. This move underscores the growing demand for computing power necessary for AI model training and deployment.
Furthermore, Blackstone&#8217;s strategic investments in <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/42801720/microsoft-to-invest-80-billion-in-ai-data-centers-for-fiscal-2025">AI-related companies</a>, such as its acquisition of a stake in Citrin Cooperman Advisors LLC, highlight its commitment to expanding its presence in the AI sector. These investments are part of a broader trend among private equity firms to fuel growth in technology and advisory services.
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Blackstone Invests $300 Million In AI Data Firm That Powers Elon Musk's xAI Supercomputer

On Tuesday, Blackstone Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BX#NYSE">BX</a>), through private equity funds managed by the firm, inked a definitive deal to make a significant <a target="_blank" href="https://www.blackstone.com/news/press/citrin-cooperman-a-leading-professional-services-firm-to-receive-significant-investment-as-blackstone-acquires-stake-from-new-mountain-capital/" rel="noreferrer noopener">investment </a>in Citrin Cooperman Advisors LLC for an undisclosed amount.
As part of the deal, Blackstone will acquire its stake in the firm from New Mountain Capital LLC.
Citrin Cooperman, established in 1979, provides tax, advisory, and accounting services to help businesses and individuals. The firm serves over 15,000 clients worldwide, focusing on building lasting relationships.
The deal values Citrin at over $2 billion and is part of a growing trend where private equity firms are acquiring stakes in midsize audit and consulting firms in the U.S., as per <a target="_blank" href="https://www.wsj.com/articles/blackstone-buying-stake-in-accounting-firm-citrin-cooperman-166c66e4?mod=business_feat1_deals_pos3" rel="noreferrer noopener">WSJ</a>.
Alan Badey, CEO of Citrin Cooperman, stated that this investment will help&nbsp;the company expand its services and technology while staying committed to fostering a top-tier firm culture and providing an exceptional client experience.
In November, Blackstone agreed to acquire Retail Opportunity Investments Corp. for $17.50 per share in an all-cash deal <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/11/41782212/whats-going-on-with-blackstone-stock-today" rel="noreferrer noopener">valued at $4 billion</a>.
The purchase price represented a premium of 34% to Retail Opportunity Investments' closing share price on July 29, 2024, the last trading day before news reports of a potential sale.
Investors can gain exposure to the stock via&nbsp;AdvisorShares Gerber Kawasaki ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GK#NYSE">GK</a>) and EA Series Trust WHITEWOLF Publicly Listed Private Equity ETF (BATS:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LBO#BATS">LBO</a>).
Price Action: BX shares are down 0.04% at $171.28 at the last check Wednesday.
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This whale alert can help traders discover the next big trading opportunities.
Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders will search for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges heavily from its normal worth. High amounts of trading activity could push option prices to exaggerated or underestimated levels. 
Here's the list of options activity happening in today's session: 
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>SCHW</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$75.00</td>
<td>$32.8K</td>
<td>15.8K</td>
<td>2.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>RKT</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$11.00</td>
<td>$30.0K</td>
<td>3.7K</td>
<td>545</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>C</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>07/18/25</td>
<td>$82.50</td>
<td>$123.6K</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>500</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SQ</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
<td>$26.6K</td>
<td>4.0K</td>
<td>408</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>COIN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$280.00</td>
<td>$25.2K</td>
<td>15.5K</td>
<td>271</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AFRM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$65.00</td>
<td>$25.4K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
<td>191</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>FI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$220.00</td>
<td>$28.1K</td>
<td>244</td>
<td>172</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BX</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$180.00</td>
<td>$88.5K</td>
<td>835</td>
<td>108</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AFL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>02/07/25</td>
<td>$102.00</td>
<td>$39.0K</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>100</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>JPM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$240.00</td>
<td>$52.6K</td>
<td>2.1K</td>
<td>27</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These itemized elaborations have been created using the accompanying table. 
• Regarding SCHW (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SCHW#NYSE">SCHW</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 10 day(s) on January 17, 2025. Parties traded 585 contract(s) at a $75.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 26 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $32.8K, with a price of $56.0 per contract. There were 15802 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2017 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding RKT (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RKT#NYSE">RKT</a>), we observe a put option sweep with neutral sentiment. It expires in 10 day(s) on January 17, 2025. Parties traded 500 contract(s) at a $11.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 22 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $30.0K, with a price of $60.0 per contract. There were 3727 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 545 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding C (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/C#NYSE">C</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 192 day(s) on July 18, 2025. Parties traded 463 contract(s) at a $82.50 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 33 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $123.6K, with a price of $267.0 per contract. There were 0 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 500 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding SQ (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SQ#NYSE">SQ</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 164 day(s) on June 20, 2025. Parties traded 35 contract(s) at a $100.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 4 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $26.6K, with a price of $762.0 per contract. There were 4083 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 408 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For COIN (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COIN#NASDAQ">COIN</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 45 day(s) on February 21, 2025. This event was a transfer of 10 contract(s) at a $280.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 4 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $25.2K, with a price of $2536.0 per contract. There were 15520 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 271 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding AFRM (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AFRM#NASDAQ">AFRM</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 45 day(s) on February 21, 2025. Parties traded 40 contract(s) at a $65.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 8 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $25.4K, with a price of $635.0 per contract. There were 1099 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 191 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding FI (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FI#NYSE">FI</a>), we observe a call option sweep with neutral sentiment. It expires in 45 day(s) on February 21, 2025. Parties traded 131 contract(s) at a $220.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 4 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $28.1K, with a price of $215.0 per contract. There were 244 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 172 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For BX (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BX#NYSE">BX</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 10 day(s) on January 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 100 contract(s) at a $180.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 10 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $88.5K, with a price of $885.0 per contract. There were 835 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 108 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding AFL (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AFL#NYSE">AFL</a>), we observe a call option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 31 day(s) on February 7, 2025. Parties traded 100 contract(s) at a $102.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $39.0K, with a price of $390.0 per contract. There were 0 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 100 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For JPM (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JPM#NYSE">JPM</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 374 day(s) on January 16, 2026. This event was a transfer of 18 contract(s) at a $240.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 4 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $52.6K, with a price of $2925.0 per contract. There were 2123 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 27 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
For more information, visit our <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">Guide to Understanding Options Alerts</a> or read <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options">more news on unusual options activity</a>. 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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